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by clarky
Wed May 11, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Series 3 clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 7482
Great Britain

Re: Series 3 clutch

I can't remember exactly how much freeplay I have but I'm sure it's more than 1/8" so I will look closely at it as well as the length of the rod. Also the rod sticking in the bore makes sense as it would explain why it happens after it's been standing. I've tried various ways of bleeding including p...
by clarky
Tue May 10, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Series 3 clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 7482
Great Britain

Re: Series 3 clutch

Your comments regarding the slave cylinder and push rod are very interesting. I've looked at this previously and have adjusted it as much as I think I can but I was a bit suspicious as to whether it was long enough. I think I will have to buy some rod and experiment with a bit of welding. Thanks for...
by clarky
Mon May 09, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Series 3 clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 7482
Great Britain

Series 3 clutch

Hello everybody I find myself looking after a rather nice low mileage series 3 that has been giving me an irritating little issue with the clutch. It needs pumping before you first select gear as if it was full of air then behaves perfectly well all the time its being driven. Stop for 5 minutes and ...